Application Deadline Advice

Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is strongly recommended.

Application Fee: $28.68

Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

1. One of:

high school graduation or equivalent

mature student status (be at least 19 years old an out of school for at least two years)

2. English

One of:

English 12 (73% grade in last five years)

English 12 First Peoples (73% grade in last five years)

Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test (level 5 within the last two years)

ENGL 0600 (C+)

ESAL 0570 and 0580 (C+)

equivalent course

3. Math

One of:

Foundations of Math 11 (C)

Pre-Calculus 11 (C)

MATH 0510 (C)

equivalent course

Non-Academic

resume outlining educational accomplishments and credentials, work and volunteer experience, and personal interests and activities

Admission Advice

1. If you have little or no experience using computers an introductory computer course is recommended.

2. If you have completed Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12 (C+) you will be exempt from the first year Math requirement (MATH 1100) in the program.

3. A maximum of 25% of the credits required in the program can be obtained through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). TRU recognizes that adult learners gain knowledge and experience through life and work experience. The PLAR process assesses this knowledge and skills and grants credit for the learning that has occurred.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

English Language Skills - You must have adequate English language skills to participate in your intended program of study.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).

Out-of-Province

You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).

BC Transfer Student

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

Mature Student

If you do not meet the admission requirements for your intended program it's possible to gain entry through mature student status. To be classified as a mature student you must be at least 19 years old and have been out of school for at least two years. In such cases the grade level requirement (eg -Grade 10, Grade 12) will be waived however individual course prerequisites must still be met (eg-English 10, English 12).

Special Note: It's possible to make up course prerequisites for your intended program through TRU.

International Student

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

TRU may establish categories for Special Admission where it is judged that previous training and/or work experience is adequate to provide a potential for success in the program. Contact a TRU advisor for more details.

up to 60 credits within the Bachelor of General Studies Degree - TRU-OL

For more information on the above transfer opportunities contact the Bachelor of Tourism Management Advisor at (250) 371-5988 or e-mail: rhood@tru.ca.

Final Notes: Minimum grade point average and other requirements may apply. All transfer requirements should be confirmed with advising personnel at the intended institution.

Students may also wish to refer to the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer's BC Transfer Guide. This website offers details about transfer arrangements between post-secondary institutions in BC. This information includes course-to-course transfer opportunities.

Block Transfer out of province

Graduates may be able to enter the Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management Degree offered by the University of Calgary.

For more information on transfer opportunities contact the Bachelor of Tourism Management Advisor at (250) 371-5988 or e-mail: rhood@tru.ca.

Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.